湖北省部分重点中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -湖北省部分重点中学 2018-2019 学年度高二下学期期中考试英 语 试 卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the mans hometown? A. Los Angeles. B. Boston. C. New York.2. Whats worrying the woman? A. It i

2、s hard to rent a stereo. B. They havent enough money to buy a stereo.C.There is no red stereo for rent.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A concert B. singer. C. A film4. How much did the mans wife pay for her coat? A.$120 B. $240 C. $4805. What does the woman suggest the man to do? A. Give

3、up the exams. B. Prepare the papers in advance. C. Drop one course this semester第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Which is the relationship between the

4、two speakers? A. Waitress and customer. B. Tourist and tour guide C. Shopkeeper and customer- 2 -7. What does the man have for his meal in the end? A. Fish pie. B. Steak pie. C. Mushroom pie.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What picture did the man put up on the wall?A. A picture he drew on his vacation. B. A

5、picture he took last year. C. A picture of him.9. How many cameras does the man use quite often? A. Six. B. Ten. C. Two听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. When did the man buy the TV?A. One week ago. B. One month ago. C. Three months ago.11. What is the matter with the TV ? A. It doesnt have a picture.B. The

6、res an annoying sound in the back-ground.C. .Theres dark line down the right-hand side of the screen.12. What do we know about the result?A. The man will get a refund. B. The man will get a new TV. C. The man will complain to the manager.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What will the woman do?A. Work on h

7、er uncles farm. B. Quit the job. C. Try to run her own farm14. What does the man think working on a farm?A. It is tiring. B. It is interesting C. It is boring.15. What was the woman?A, An editor. B. A reporter. C. A teacher.16. What does the man suggest to the woman on becoming a farmer?A . Work wit

8、h her uncle.- 3 -B. Get some training from experts.C. Have a working holiday on a farm first.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What kind of clouds indicate good weather?A. Red and low B. Dark and low C. White and high18. When should the sailors take warning ?A. Seeing red sky at morning.B. Seeing red sky

9、at night.C. Seeing red sky at noon.19. What does a rainbow in the west mean ?A. Storm is on the way B. Rain is on the way. C. Sunny days.20. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How to prepare before the weather changes.B. How to predict the weather without a forecast.C. How to avoid being cau

10、ght in a heavy rain.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A. B. C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOur “Whats New” collection features a massive range of the latest new DVD releases in movies，TV series，and documentariesAndre RieuThe Magic of MaastrichtAndre commemorates(纪念)a remarkable 3

11、0 years since the founding of his beloved band，Johann Strauss OrchestraThis collection of finely crafted interpretations of uplifting evergreens is a must-have!Tracks include： Sole Mio， Hava Nagila(Let Us Be Happy)， Halleluia， Tuti Frutti， Cant Help Falling in Love， and more!$25951 DVD，200 minsRailr

12、oad Australia- 4 -Meet the kings of the train world and discover what it takes to keep these metal monsters on the tracksIn a wild frontier of extreme heat and vast distances，an army of workers toil day and night to keep the nations lifeblood flowing with a lot of help from the biggest and most powe

13、rful trains in existence$24952 DVDs，325 minsGentle BenBased on the beloved childrens novel Gentle Ben follows the thrilling adventures in the Florida Everglades of a game warden，Tom Wedloe(Dennis Weaver)，his wife Ellen(Beth Bricknel)，their son Mark(Clint Howard)and Marks tame bear Ben$39954 DVDs7 11

14、 minsLand GirisLand Girls follows the lives and loves of four girls away from home，doing their bit for Britain in the Womens Land Army(WLA)，a British civilian organization in WWIIThe four girls have all joined the WLA with one common goal，to serve their country and help win the warFollow the girls a

15、s they try to live out their lives in very challenging circumstances，with lots of laughter and tears along the way$29951 DVD222 mins21. Which of the following probably appeals to kids most?A. Andre Rieu-the Magic of Maastricht B. Railroad AustraliaC. Land Giris D. Gentle Ben22. What is Andre Rieu mo

16、st probably?A. A detective B. A musician C. An engineer D. A novelist23. What do you know about Land Girls?A. It is a TV drama series about British army life. B. It describes the lives of four American girlsC. It is set in Britain in the Second World War - 5 -D. It is a story about four British wome

17、n victimsBMy motivation for starting our family tradition of reading in the car was purely selfish: I could not bear listening to A Sesame Street Christmas for another 10 hours. However, my three children had been addicted to this cassette on our previous summer road trips.As I began to prepare for

18、our next 500-mile car trip, I came across a book- Jim Treleases The read-aloud Handbook. This could be the answer to my problem, I thought. When I began to read aloud the tale of the boy who escapes the bad guys by hiding inside a giant peach, my three kids argued and wrestled in their seats. But af

19、ter several lines, they were attracted into the rhythm of the words and began to listen.We soon learned that the simple pleasure of listening to a well-written book makes the long miles pass more quickly. Sometimes the books we read became highlights of the trip. I read Wilson Rawlss Summer of the M

20、onkeys as we spent two days driving to the beach. We arrived just behind the power crews restoring electricity after a tropical storm. The rain continued most of the week, and the beach was covered with oil washed up by the storm When we returned home, I asked my son what he liked about the trip . H

21、e answered without hesitation, “The book you read in the car.”Road trips still offer challenges, even though my children now are teenagers. But we continue to read as we roll across the country. And Im beginning to see that reading aloud has done more than helping pass the time. For at least a littl

22、e while, we are not shut in our own electronic worlds. And maybe weve started something that will pass on to the next generation.24. Why did the author start reading in the car ?A. She wanted to keep a family tradition.B. She wanted to have a more pleasant journey.C. Her children were addicted to re

23、ading.D. Her children were hardly tired of the cassette.- 6 -25. How did the children react after the author read a few lines?A. They read together aloud. B. They kept fighting.C. They soon settled down. D. They hid themselves.26. What can we learn about the author and her familys trip to the beach?

24、A. They had a good time on the beach. B. They thought it had passed too quickly.C. They were caught in a storm. D. They enjoyed reading on the road.27. Which can be the best title for text?A. Reading Makes Great Read Trip B. Better Reading than TravellingC. Read Trips Full of Challenges D. Books tha

25、t Changed My Children.CState of Michigan employees are increasingly positive about the workplace, according to the 2018 Employee Survey, which shows state workers are more likely to be engaged(参与)at work than other employees, with almost 70% reporting they would recommend state work to friends and f

26、amily.“If youve got highly engaged employees, youre going to have people that want to provide a higher level of service for the citizens of Michigan; a happy workforce is good for the state.” Jim Willems, State Administrative manager, said. “People are happy in their position, generally, when they f

27、eel they have a stronger voice at work and there are certain protections in place.” He said. “They really have a voice in how their day-to-day work goes.”“The survey is meant to measure more than job satisfaction. We have stressed employee “engagement” in the survey to measure the connection between

28、 workers and their jobs,” spokesman Kurt Weiss said.Overall, 53% of state workers were considered highly engaged and likely to stay employed by the state in 2018 survey. Engagement varied by department. The Michigan State Police and Michigan Lottery(彩票抽奖)made up the highest percentage of highly-enga

29、ged workers, In 2018, 69% employees said they would recommend their friends and family work for the state government. In 2012, only 53% of employees would make such a - 7 -recommendation. Also in 2018, 50% of workers reported feeling their departments leadership teams are communicative, up from 37%

30、in 2012. 49% reported feeling their departments leadership teams are interested in their well-being, up from36 in 2012.All wasnt good news. Only 86% of respondents said they intend to stay working in the state government for the next year. In 2012, 88% expected to be employed by the state for next y

31、ear. Also in 2018, 77% reported they are able to balance their jobs and personal lives, down from 79% in 2012.28. What do highly engaged employees mean for Michigan?A. An urgent demand for a happy environment. B. More low-cost additional serviceC. More high quality service for its citizens. D. Extra

32、 pay for its state workers.29. Why does the survey stress employee “engagement”?A. To measure employees satisfaction only, B. To give employees more voice.C. To discover employees happiness. D. To assess the worker-job relationship.30. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In Mi

33、chigan, people feel delighted in their work at any time.B. The survey is designed to weigh not only job satisfaction.C. The Michigan State Police accounts for the lowest percentage of engaged workers in 2018.D. In 2018, more people can balance their jobs and personal lives than people were in 201231

34、.What is the authors attitude towards the 2018 survey?A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Conservative. D . Positive.DThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance of University of Queensland wildlife research - 8 -released today. The UQ research s

35、heds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying（量化）the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity(强度)of extreme weather even

36、ts such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said. “Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases

37、 of local population extinction following an extreme event.”“Populations of critically endangered bird species in Hawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due to drought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in the Bahamas.“Cyclones

38、were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals. Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of

39、 changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Pro

40、fessor Watson said. “As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common, we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive. Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained（保留）, as these are the places where

41、 species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”32. How was the UQ research conducted?- 9 -A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.C. By protecting the endangered species.D. By analyzing the reason why mass animal dea

42、th happened.33. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyed B. defeated C. decreased D. disappeared34. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinction in bird populations.B. Cyclones wiped out p

43、opulations of lizard.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals. 35. What can we infer from Professor Watsons words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importa

44、nce to species survival.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Why to Host an Eco-friendly CookoutEating in the open a

45、ir may feel eco-friendly, but outdoor dining can result in unnecessary waste if you arent careful. _36_. If you keep that in mind throughout your preparations, you ll be off to a food start.Reduce, Reuse, RecycleSkip the paper invitations and use online services like e-mail, or Facebook events. _37_

46、 . This way youll avoid ending up with five different potato salads that go uneaten. Make it easy for guests to sort garbage by - 10 -positioning different trashcans in a central location: one for kitchen garbage, one for recyclables, and one for non-recyclables.Stop Using PlasticPlastic is a leadin

47、g cause of litter and isnt easy to recycle. To make sure your cookout eco-friendly, consider some other options for making your cookout stand out. Use recycled jars as glasses. _38_. If guests know which glass is theirs, they dont need to reach for another one, which cuts down on the cleanup youll b

48、e doing._39_Wherever possible, shop for local produce and goods to serve your guests. This will reduce your carbon footprint and help support your local economy. Buy produce and meats at your local farmers market. Look for organic, but favor local over organic if you have to make a choice.Use Renewa

49、ble Light Sources_40_. As the sun goes down, illuminate your party space with LED lighting and solar-powered decorations. Invest in some citronella(香茅精油) candles and torches to help drive away insects naturally.A. Support Global EconomyB. Think Globally, Shop LocallyC. Ask guests to bring glasses of their own.D. Keep